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The Term “Pick-Me Girl” Is More Misogynistic Than The Pick-Me Girl Herself
While criticism of the Pick-Me Girl’s internalized misogyny abounds, rarely does anyone bother to criticize the misogynistic way women apply the term. The name is more likely to be used to shut down productive discussion and to discredit women than it is to describe someone who fits the stereotype of a Pick-Me.
By Kristin Abbott4 min read
The term “Pick-Me Girl” is defined by Urban Dictionary as “a girl who goes out of their way to impress boys and make them seem that they're ‘not like other girls’.” Being “Not Like the Other Girls” usually involves making comparisons between oneself and other girls to feel superior. Pick-Me Girls do the same thing with the specific intention of being more appealing to men.